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New Mexico Center for Pain & Wellness
Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$41,386 / year median in New Mexico
+11% projected growth
Job Description
About us We are a professional, customer-centric, and collaborative practice with a goal to improve the health and quality of life of those we serve and a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Our vision is to set the industry standard for pain management.
Our work environment includes:
Modern office setting Growth opportunities Flexible working hours Safe work environment Lively atmosphere The New Mexico Center for Pain & Wellness is currently seeking a Medical Assistant to support medical providers by performing patient care duties to facilitate efficient, high quality care, and ensure a positive experience for our patients.Responsibilities:
- Coordinate patient care
- Schedule appointments for patients and create daily schedules for NPs/Pas/MDs
- Sort through incoming clinical documents
- Request medical records from external providers as required by the provider
- Be an assistant to
NP/PA/MD
- Ensure an efficient patient flow; room patients in a timely manner, collect vitals and other health history information, complete required screenings and medication reviews, and administer urine toxicology.
- Enter information in EHR.
- Provide clean and comfortable environment for patients.
- Build caring, trusting relationships with patients to decrease patient anxiety.
- Maintains inventory of medical supplies and ensures that exam rooms are adequately stocked
- As required, conduct routine quality control checks including infection control measures, equipment maintenance, and checks for expired supplies
- Notify patients of their test results when needed or instructed by the physician to do so
- Answer phones and manage correspondence regarding pharmacy, lab, referrals, or any other pertinent questions from physicians, pharmacies and patients.
- Other duties as assigned